230384 Literature as a De/Colonial Tool (S) (WiSe 2026/2027)

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This seminar explores the dual role of literature within the context of colonialism. Historically, texts served both as tools for reinforcing imperial dominance and as powerful instruments for anti-colonial resistance and decolonisation. Together, we will analyse how literary works consolidated, questioned, or radically dismantled colonial narratives. Students will engage with key postcolonial theories and develop a critical understanding of power structures in and through language.

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weekly Di 12:00-14:00   12.10.2026-05.02.2027

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23-ANG-Profil4 Profile Module 4: Advanced British and American Studies Profil4.2 British Literature and Culture OR American Literature and Culture Study requirement
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Profil4.3 British Literature and Culture OR American Literature and Culture Study requirement
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23-ANG-Profil4_G Profile Module 4_G: Advanced British and American Studies Profil4.2_G British Literature and Culture OR American Literature and Culture Study requirement
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Profil4.3_G British Literature and Culture OR American Literature and Culture Study requirement
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23-ANG-Profil5 Profile Module 5: Anglophone Cultures around the World Profil5.2 Anglophone Literatures and Cultures Study requirement
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Profil5.3 Linguistics: Varieties of English OR Anglophone Literatures and Cultures Study requirement
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23-ANG-Profil5_G Profile module 5_G: Anglophone Cultures around the World Profil5.2_G Anglophone Literatures and Cultures Study requirement
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Profil5.3_G Linguistics: Varieties of English OR Anglophone Literatures and Cultures Study requirement
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23-ANG-Profil7 Profile Module 7: Literary Studies, Cultural Studies and Linguistics in Educational Contexts Profil7.1 Literature and Culture in Educational Contexts I Study requirement
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Profil7.3 Literature and Culture in Educational Contexts II Study requirement
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Type(s) / SWS (hours per week per semester)
seminar (S) / 2
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This lecture is taught in english
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Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies
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